The Failure of Polyethylene Lock of MUTARS(R) Distal Femur Tumor Endoprostheses: A Case Report.
10.5292/jkbjts.2013.19.2.74
- Author:
Won Ju JEONG
1
;
Il Hyung PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medecine, Kyungpook National University, Daugu, Korea. ihparkmdrip@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
MUTARS(R) distal femur tumor endoprostheses;
breakage of polyethylene lock
- MeSH:
Amputation;
Extremities;
Femur*;
Polyethylene*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society
2013;19(2):74-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The guidelines for the treatment of massive bone defects caused by bone resection due to tumors have changed from amputation to limb salvaging surgery. Limb salvaging surgery using endoprotheses is a well-established procedure. However, Aseptic loosening, infection, and mechanical defect remain significant problems. Among them, we experienced the case with a breakage of polyethylene lock of MUTARS(R) distal femur tumor Endoprostheses.
